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Egyptian Spinach
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 7:56:37 PM
Egyptian Spinach (Corchorus olitorius) (taken from rastaseed.com)
This plant is a great addition to the food garden. It is very high in nutrition and protein and grows easily. Once known as the food of the Pharaohs it has been cultivated for thousands of years and recognised for its medicinal and nutritional qualities.
Also known as Molokai, Malu Khia, Melokheya, Meloukia, Salad Mallow, Jew’s mallow, West African sorrel. corète potagère, Taiwan tsunaso, yute, Nalta jute, tossa jute.
This plant is a great addition to the food garden. It is very high in nutrition and protein and grows easily. Once known as the food of the Pharaohs it has been cultivated for thousands of years and recognised for its medicinal and nutritional qualities.
Also known as Molokai, Malu Khia, Melokheya, Meloukia, Salad Mallow, Jew’s mallow, West African sorrel. corète potagère, Taiwan tsunaso, yute, Nalta jute, tossa jute.
